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Actually, in general, longer and thicker strings vibrate at lower frequencies, resulting in lower pitches. Smaller and thinner strings vibrate at higher frequencies, producing higher pitches.

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What type of sound is heard when th sound waves are vibrating slowley?

Pitch is affected by the frequency and wavelength of a sound wave. When the frequency is lower there are not as many waves per second, and the wavelength becomes longer. A low pitch is made by the low frequency and long wavelength of a sound wave.


An example of is when a long high pitch causes a crystal glass to begin to vibrate and then break?

Resonance occurs when an object vibrates at its natural frequency when exposed to external vibrations, causing it to absorb energy and vibrate more intensely. In the case of the crystal glass, the high pitch sound wave matches the natural frequency of the glass, leading to increased vibrations and structural failure.


How does shortening a guitar string make the note higher?

in experience I'd say they just break when you try to put them in higher tunings, not sure about making the note higher. I bought a set of Yngwie Malmsteen signature strings the first time, stringed the guitar up , stretched the strings and so I clipped off the strings and the highest note the high E would go into was C. Shortening the string just makes it impossible to reach higher tunings as far as I know, almost smashed a 300$ guitar I owned .. but when that happened it was a long day of fixing guitars.


Do sounds that vibrate quickly make small waves or long waves?

Sounds that vibrate quickly create short waves, while sounds that vibrate slowly create long waves. The frequency of the vibration determines the length of the wave - high frequency vibrations result in short waves, while low frequency vibrations result in long waves.


How does a tuba make a low pitch sound?

Well, honey, a tuba makes a low pitch sound by vibrating its big, long tubing and belting out those deep notes like a boss. The player controls the pitch by changing the tension of their lips and the speed of their air flow. So, next time you hear that tuba rumbling, just remember it's all about physics and some serious lip action.

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Does the strings of a violin vibrate up and down?

When the bow is rubbed against the strings, microscopic hairs on the hair of the bow create immense friction with the string. This causes the string to vibrate rapidly. The vibrating string, in turn, causes the violin to vibrate.


Which guitar string would have the lower pitch the guitar string is short and tight or guitar string is really long and loose?

depending on the the individual gauges of the six (6) guitar strings ie: E, A, D, G, B, E, of course the guitar string that is long and loose produces the lowest pitch... A good example of this are the strings on a mandolin or a 'banduria' which has shorter strings compared to the strings on the guitar...because the mandolin/banduria strings are shorter and tighter, it produces higher pitch... "short and tight=higher pitch......long and loose=lower pitch"


How long are harp strings?

The length of harp strings can vary depending on the type of harp. For example, concert grand pedal harp strings can be around 6 feet long, while smaller lever harp strings may be around 3 feet long. The length of the strings corresponds to the pitch they produce when plucked.


What is lowest sounding instrument in the string family?

I believe the lowest is the double bass (the large looking "cello" you need to stand to play) because of its volume, thick strings and long strings.


If you pluck a string which is a deeper sound short string or a long string?

if you play the guitar youll see. because all you are doing when you play the guitar is making the strings shorter. the frets stop the string from vibrating past a certain point (that point being the fret) when you make a string shorter it vibrates at a higher frequency thus making the sound higher in pitch. hope his helps - Kyse


How can you amplify nylon strings?

Yes you can, as long as you have a amp and a properly working pickup it with pickup the pitch and amplify it.


What type of sound is heard when th sound waves are vibrating slowley?

Pitch is affected by the frequency and wavelength of a sound wave. When the frequency is lower there are not as many waves per second, and the wavelength becomes longer. A low pitch is made by the low frequency and long wavelength of a sound wave.


How long are chello strings?

there are four strings on a cello


How does differences in strings on a stringed instrument effect pitch?

The orginal strings used for violins were made out os sheep intestines. These strings came out of tune easily and were hard to play on. They were also expensive. Modern strings sound better. They viberate when you pluck them. This makes them sound louder and better. They also stay in tune better. But there really isnt a difference between the pitches of strings as long as they are for the SAME instrument.


Why does a base guitar have longer strings than a regular guitar?

It gives a deeper and "Bassier" tonal quality. Also the strings are longer because of the lower pitch of the notes that are generally played. A pitch of a string depends not only on the length but also the tension. A loose short string doesn't sound as good as a long tighter string.


Why do you put rossin on a bow?

Putting rossin on a bow lets the hair grip the strings to make them vibrate, without any rossin the strings don't make any noticeable sound. When I first got my viola I tried it once, it kind of sounded like breathing, but rossin goes a long way and you don't have to rossin your bow much.


How can you have a low pitch in a wind chime?

The pitch of the chime depends on what material it is made out of, how thick/dense the tubes are, and how long they are. Typically the thicker, longer tubes make a lower pitched sound. Material also matters in this, however.